N4581MLUSCOMBE 8A2021-10-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 1936

Summary

On October 09, 2021, a Luscombe 8A (N4581M) was involved in an incident near Winchester, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4581M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 9, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA012
Location
Winchester, VA
Event ID
20211012104091
Coordinates
39.143528, -78.144444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
1936
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
8AL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DAPHNA INC
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
DE 19709-9038
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA012